Podcast Summary
Red Sox road success: The Red Sox have performed exceptionally well on the road this season, contributing significantly to their second best record in the American League. Injuries and returns of key players, as well as a successful high school sports season, could impact their playoff chances.
The Red Sox have been performing exceptionally well on the road this season, currently holding the second best record in the American League with 39 wins and 27 losses. Meanwhile, their record at Fenway Park is 31-38. The team has had some injury setbacks, but there is good news on the horizon. Trevor Story is set to begin a rehab assignment and could potentially return to the team before the end of the season. Left-handed reliever Cam Bedrosian is also expected to return soon from elbow inflammation. Additionally, the Red Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Liam Hendriks as a free agent after Tommy John surgery, which could be an insurance move for the playoffs. The Red Sox have had a successful start to the high school sports season around the Upper Valley, with football and other sports starting to heat up. The team's road success has been a key factor in their performance and could be crucial in helping them make it to the playoffs.
MLB Playoffs: The Yankees, Guardians, Astros lead MLB divisions, while Brewers, Phillies, Padres compete for wildcard spots. Teams like Red Sox, Mariners need to win 10 more games to reach playoffs.
Kenley Jensen could make his debut with the Red Sox in September, as he continues to recover from an injury. Meanwhile, in MLB, the playoff picture is starting to take shape, with teams like the Yankees, Guardians, and Astros leading their divisions, and the Brewers, Phillies, and Padres among the front-runners for the wildcard spots. In the National League, the Dodgers, Brewers, and Phillies hold division leads, while the Diamondbacks, Padres, and Braves are leading the wildcard race. Teams like the Red Sox and Seattle Mariners are still fighting for a playoff spot, but they'll need to win at least 10 games more than 500 to make it. In other news, the hockey community is in mourning after the tragic deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matt, who were killed in a car accident in New Jersey. And in tennis, Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the US Open in the fourth round by Alexei Popyrin, marking his earliest exit in a major since the 2017 Australian Open. In college football, the top 25 teams kicked off their seasons, with Georgia and Clemson facing off in a highly anticipated matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 31 points to lead the Indiana Fever over the Chicago Sky.
Sports Events: Major sports events like the Tour Championship in golf, FM Championship in LPGA, Southern 500 in NASCAR, and soccer playoffs in Major League Soccer are ongoing this weekend. Notable golfers, soccer teams, and a new Formula One rider are making headlines.
Several major sports events are ongoing this weekend, including the Tour Championship in golf, the FM Championship in LPGA, and the Southern 500 in NASCAR. Notable golfers like Scotty Schaffler, Colin Morikawa, and Bryson DeChambeau are making impressive performances. In soccer, Major League Soccer teams are fighting for playoff spots, with the New England Revolution still having a chance. Formula One also announced an Italian teenager, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, as the new rider for the Ferrari seat next year. Meanwhile, high school sports in Vermont have started, with Woodstock dominating their first game against Holtney. Unfortunately, some teams like Oxbow High School are struggling to maintain a football program due to low numbers of players. Despite these challenges, all teams in Division Three will make it to the postseason due to an 18-team playoff.
Soccer challenges for Hartford: Despite a young roster and early season draws, Hartford soccer shows resilience under coach Jeff Acker, preparing for a tough test against Champlain Valley Union with possession and mistake management crucial.
Both Oxbow and Hartford started their soccer seasons with draws, while Fairhaven dominated Hartford in another match. Hartford, with a young roster, is facing challenges but showing resilience under coach Jeff Acker. Elsewhere, Windsor and Fairhaven are set for an intriguing matchup, and Hartford High, a former Division 1 contender, faces a tough test against Champlain Valley Union. Possession and mistake management will be crucial for Hartford against a respected CVU team. In cross-country, Lebanon is competing at Hollis Brookline, and the bass fishing season is underway, with Lebanon and Hartford representing their respective states in championships. Overall, it's an exciting start to the sports season, with many teams facing challenges and opportunities.
Dominant Performances in VT High School Football: Burr and Burton's Sam Dowd impressed as new starting QB, leading team to victory over Brattleboro. Middlebury Tigers crushed BFA St. Albans, with Luke Nusader leading charge. Hartford, defending champs, lost to Burr and Burton.
The opening week of high school football in Vermont saw some dominant performances, particularly from Burr and Burton's Sam Dowd and the Middlebury Tigers. Burr and Burton handily defeated Brattleboro, with Dowd impressing as the new starting quarterback. Middlebury crushed BFA St. Albans, with Luke Nusader leading the charge. Hartford, the defending state champions, suffered their first loss of the season against Burr and Burton in the state final. Other teams, such as Woodstock, also got their seasons underway with wins. The football schedule will pick up next week, with many highly anticipated games taking place, including Lebanon boy soccer's rematch against Bo and Hanover boy soccer's game against Bedford. The Red Sox also had a successful start to their season, winning against the Tigers in Detroit.
Vermont high school football standouts: Middlebury and Essex dominated their opponents with impressive performances, while Ethan Hemingway of Essex and Jaden Graham of Rutland had standout games.
Middlebury and Essex stood out in Vermont high school football last night with impressive performances. Middlebury dominated St. John's Berry with 355 ground yards and 98 through the air, building a massive 55-0 halftime lead. Essex's Ethan Hemingway had a breakout game, rushing for 288 yards and four touchdowns, while teammate Griffin Randall added two scores. Essex handled the Hilltoppers 49-13, and the Hornets, who have been on the periphery of title contention, made a statement with a 49-13 win over St. John's Berry. Other notable performances included Jaden Graham's four touchdowns for Rutland, and Josiah Martinez's three touchdown rushes and kickoff return for the Springfield Cosmos. The shortage of high school football officials has led to some Thursday games, including U-32's 40-0 victory over the defending champions. Week one of Vermont high school football saw several competitive games, with Division 2's Rice and Colchester, and Division 3's Springfield and Otter Valley standing out.
High School Football Regular Season Length: Massaco Goals HS football team in Division 4 seeks an extra game for a 7-game regular season, while Dartmouth College teams are already in exhibition mode for various sports.
Massaco Goals high school football team in Division 4 will have a seven-game regular season, starting on September 19th. With only four teams making the playoffs, the team is looking for an additional game against another team to increase the regular season's value. Meanwhile, Dartmouth College teams are already in exhibition mode, with field hockey and women's volleyball having their first games this weekend. Dartmouth women's soccer team opened their season with two wins but suffered their first loss against Boston College. Men's soccer also started their season with a loss to Boston College. Overall, teams are looking forward to the regular season, with Dartmouth volleyball having an exhibition against the University of Montreal today.
Dartmouth Women's Rugby: Dartmouth Women's Rugby team is a top contender in the intercollegiate women's rugby conference, bolstered by Ramsi Darth's bronze medal win at Paris Olympics
The Dartmouth women's rugby team, located in Hanover, is a top contender in the intercollegiate women's rugby conference, which is considered one of the best in the nation. The team's reputation is bolstered by the presence of Ramsi Darth, a Dartmouth graduate who was part of the bronze medal-winning Sevens team at the recent Paris Olympics. If you're a rugby fan, don't miss the action starting at 11 o'clock this Saturday. For more local news and sports updates, tune in to Saturday Sports Talk on 99.7 FM, where Greg Fennell will keep you informed until the next episode, which will air after the Labor Day weekend. Stay tuned for more coverage on Valley Buzz after the news and the weather, and catch live Red Sox baseball later in the day.